An exciting opportunity has arisen at Highshore School for a teacher of complex needs.

Highshore is a mixed 11-19 school for pupils with complex mixed needs. We have 144 pupils on roll who have a variety of needs including Down’s syndrome, Autism, ADHD and complex medical needs. Many have significant learning difficulties. The majority of our pupils have speech and language difficulties. A growing number of pupils need support with activities of daily living. We use Makaton signing in many of our classes to facilitate communication. We are a happy and creative school.

Successful candidate will

Be a confident, passionate teacher preferably with SEN experience

Have a strong interest and enthusiasm in developing further as a teacher in this setting

Be a teacher with experience of working with pupils working below the Year 1 curriculum

Be a person who loves working with children and can offer skills that will help our pupils make excellent progress

We offer

Children who are enthusiastic, well behaved and eager to learn

Tailor-made training opportunities and career development to enable rapid progression

Professional, friendly and supportive staff

The chance to work in a well-resourced school that is within close proximity to central London

Strong school leadership

Successful candidate must

Be an excellent practitioner who can provide evidence of good or outstanding teaching

Have high expectations of all children

Be committed to professional development

Be dedicated and able to motive and engage pupils

NQTs welcome to apply and a supportive induction package will be provided

We welcome visits to the school. Further information about this post and arrangements for visits can be made by contacting the Headteacher, Eileen Ollieuz.

No agencies and C.V.’s are not accepted

Highshore School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment processes follow the guidance in the DfE document, Keeping Children Safe in Education 2018. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Highshore School is an equal opportunities employer.

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Safeguarding Statement:

Highshore School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment processes follow the guidance in the DfE document, Keeping Children Safe in Education 2018. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Highshore School is an equal opportunities employer.